Tusing (en. Thorn)

/ˈtu.sing/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sharp and painful part of a plant.
I avoided the thorns while walking in the yard.
Naiwasan ko ang mga tusing habang naglalakad sa bakuran.
Sharp part of a fruit or flower.
This flower has thorns that can sting.
May mga tusing ang bulaklak na ito na maaaring makagat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has thorns
meaning it has sharp parts.
may tusing

Related Words

poke
The act of pricking or piercing with a sharp object.
tusok

Slang Meanings

mix or blend (with a bit of imagination)
Her halo-halo was such a tusing, it had so many ingredients!
Sobrang tusing ng ginawa niyang halo-halo, ang daming ingredients!
to be lively, to have fun (full of energy)
The tusing of the party earlier was so enjoyable!
Ang tusing ng party kanina, nakaka-enjoy!